The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and the Department of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), Government of Nagaland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the state’s public health system through strategic collaboration and deployment of innovative indigenous health technologies.
The announcement was made at the IDSP conference hall in Kohima by Dr. Taslimarif Saiyed, Director & CEO of C-CAMP, and Anoop Khinchi, Commissioner & Secretary of H&FW, according to a DIPR report.
C-CAMP, a Department of Biotechnology-supported initiative under the Government of India, is India’s leading life sciences innovation hub based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It drives deep science innovations and entrepreneurship for societal impact.
This collaboration builds on C-CAMP’s earlier work in Nagaland, including the establishment of two oxygen-supported hospital facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 50-bedded unit at Dimapur District Hospital and a 39-bedded unit at Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung. These facilities remain crucial in delivering oxygen-supported care.
Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Saiyed said:
“The MoU provides a structured path to work with the state of Nagaland, the Department of Health and Family Welfare and build evidence of impact on the field. At C-CAMP, through the technology impact initiatives, it has impacted 19 states, trained over 5000 health care workers and touched more than 6 lakh lives. But more importantly, it has generated evidence which paved way for scaling of various technologies in different states. It is a big day for everyone here at C-CAMP today. We look forward to working closely and creating an impact for the people of the state.”
Anoop Khinchi emphasized the long-term vision:
“The objectives of the partnership include introducing and implementing innovative technologies for improving health outcomes in public health settings together with C-CAMP, and the vision for the partnership is long-term. It aims to build a resilient, inclusive and innovation driven health system that ensures equitable access to quality care for every citizen of the state.”
As immediate next steps, C-CAMP and the Nagaland Government will focus on identifying and deploying indigenous health technologies in key areas such as maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and other priority public health challenges.
The partnership is expected to create a lasting impact by bridging the gap between innovation and unmet clinical needs while fostering stronger connections between innovators, clinicians, and health workers for effective adoption of technologies across Nagaland.
Senior H&FW officials, including Dr. Mereninla Senlem (Principal Director), Dr. Sendimeren Aonok (Director), and Dr. Kikameren Longkumer (Joint Director), were also present during the signing ceremony.